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June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. The artists and the schools that hosted them are as follows. Jacob Koller 6/6 (Fri): Meiji Elementary School in Nagoya City ASKA Japanese Drum 6/10 (Tue):...
TICC 2024 winners perform in debut concert with 25 foreign emissaries attending
On July 10, the top three conductors of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition (TICC) 2024 performed with the NHK Symphony Orchestra in the Prize Winners Debut Concert held at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Some 1,800 people attended the concert, including...
Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Cabo Verde read more…
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica read more…
June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. read more…
Delegation from China’s HISU visits Min-On
On July 21, delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Cabo Verde read more…
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica read more…
June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. read more…
Delegation from China’s HISU visits Min-On
On July 21, delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association read more…
Celebrated conductor and his wife visit Min-On
On June 30, world-renowned conductor Dr. Francisco de Gálves and his wife, Celia Pedrajas, visited the Min-On Concert Association. read more…
University of Nairobi officials visit Min-On
On July 11, three representatives from Kenya’s University of Nairobi paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. read more…
On Jul. 21, 25-member delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University paid a courtesy call on Min-On in Tokyo. The delegation was led by Professor Zhao Teng of the HISU School of Japanese, with delegates touring the Min-On Music Museum’s collection of classic pianos and music boxes, as well as the Hibaku Piano that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima currently on display.
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Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...
“What’s Important to Me is Not to Perform Superficially” – Interview with Sho Asano
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the Korea–Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held in April this year in Tokyo and Osaka. We had the opportunity to interview Sho Asano, a leading Tsugaru-shamisen...
“Our Hearts and Emotions Were the Same” – Interview with Lee Jin-Hee
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the "Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025" was held this April, bringing together young musicians from both countries for a special cultural exchange through music....
“A Moment That Truly Showed the Power of Culture” – Interview with Ms. Kim Hyesue, Director of Korean Cultural Center Osaka
The Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held for the first time at the Korean Cultural Center Osaka. The performance took place in the newly built Nuri Hall, located in the center’s new building which opened in 2024, and was well received. We spoke with Director Kim...
To Know “What You’re Doing It For” is the Source of Strength in Music and Life: Interview with Marlene Ito
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, Min-On Concert Association invited the Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan to perform from February 25 to March 9. https://youtu.be/hwnsagqB8zI This extraordinary trio is comprised of members from the...
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. She toured the Classic Piano Room and the Automatic Instrument Room of the Min-On Music...
Delegation from China’s HISU visits Min-On
On July 21, delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. The delegation—consisting of 25 members and led by Professor Zhao Teng of the HISU —visited the Min-On Music Museum’s collection...
Celebrated conductor and his wife visit Min-On
On June 30, world-renowned conductor Dr. Francisco de Gálves and his wife, Celia Pedrajas, visited the Min-On Concert Association. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. The Spanish-born conductor shared episodes from the 10th Tokyo International Music...
University of Nairobi officials visit Min-On
On July 11, three representatives from Kenya’s University of Nairobi paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. Prof. Miriam Maranga Musonye of the university’s Department of Literature as well as Prof. Lewis Muli Ngesu of the Faculty of...